Cruz de la Atalaya (Padre Ferrer)

The Town Hall of Padul is the starting point of this route.

Outside the town boundaries there is a display panel in which you can view the route details.

The trail continues across the Camino de los Gudaris, path built during the Spanish Civil War by Basque men convicted in a penitentiary centre located in Padul.

You may also see wild goats wandering about this area. In fact, during the excursion, one comes across some refuges used by goatherds that still contain old pillows and blankets. You might also be lucky enough to spot a fox.

After the walk you reach the Cruz de la Atalaya and enjoy the views. A large cross marks the spot. 

From here, the Valle de Lecrín seems very small and next to which waters of the Laguna de Padul shimmer. This is dotted with small lagoons and numerous springs that spill out their waters into drainage channels called madres (literally mothers) by the locals.